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Jewel Cave Ranger Programs

Jewel Cave National Monument

A variety of talks, demonstrations and guided nature hikes are offered on the surface. Program topics include cave exploration, wildlife, fire ecology, Jasper Fire, wildflowers and plants of the area, and other subjects. Programs are regularly scheduled from mid-June through mid-August, and may be offered throughout the rest of the year. Contact the Visitor Center for current program schedule. There are no fees for these programs.

A variety of talks, demonstrations and guided nature hikes are offered on the surface. Program topics include cave exploration, wildlife, fire ecology, Jasper Fire, wildflowers and plants of the area, and other subjects. Programs are regularly scheduled from mid-June through mid-August, and may be offered throughout the rest of the year. There are no fees for these programs. Contact the Visitor Center for the current program schedule.

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Junior Ranger ProgramAnimalsCaves, Caverns and KarstClimate ChangeFireForests and WoodlandsGeologyGrasslandsGroundwaterMonuments and MemorialsUnique SpeciesWildernessBlack Hillsranger programsSouth DakotaMidwest

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Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Summer

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

Ranger programs take place either inside the Visitor Center or just outside on the patio. This area is accessed by stairs or by ramp. A wheelchair is available for loan in the Visitor Center. Jewel Cave National Monument does allow service animals in all outdoor areas, within the visitor center, and on the Discovery Tour (the only accessible cave tour). Service animals must be harnessed or leashed.

Pets

No — Service animals are allowed anywhere their handler is on the surface and on the Discovery Tour.

Reservations

No

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